Lesson Title:
| Memory |
Subject Area:
| English |
Grade Level:
| Tenth |
Unit Title:
| Themes in The Giver by Lois Lowry |
HSCE:
| CE 1.2.3 Write, speak, and create artistic representations to express personal experience and perspective (e.g., personal narrative, poetry, imaginative writing, slam poetry, blogs, webpages). CE 1.3.1 Compose written, spoken, and/or multimedia compositions in a range of genres (e.g., personal narrative, biography, poem, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, summary, literary analysis essay, research report, or work-related text): pieces that serve a variety of purposes (e.g., expressive, informative, creative, and persuasive) and that use a variety of organizational patterns (e.g., autobiography, free verse, dialogue, comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect). CE 1.3.3 Compose essays with well-crafted and varied sentences demonstrating a precise, flexible, and creative use of language. |
NETS-S:
| 1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats 6.a. Understand and use technology systems |
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Objectives:
| Students will create a presentation on Prezi that describes one of their fondest memories. They will present their Prezis to the class. After presentations students will write a response, in short essay form, to the following questions: Would you give up your fondest memory if it meant you would also be able to forget your most painful memory? Why or why not? |
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Body of Lesson Plan: Segment #1 (Artifact: link to real world, website, book, picture, etc.)
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Segment #2 (Factual information/Vocab Includes sample feedback loop)
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Segment #3 (Includes multiple intelligence strategy: Hands-on, small groups, reteaching strategy) |
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Segment #4 (Detailed directions on how to complete activity)
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